NEW YORK, Aug 07, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc.
CEM, +1.44%
announced today the
unaudited statement of assets and liabilities, the net asset value and
asset coverage ratios of the Fund as of July 31, 2013. The information
stated below will be provided by the 5th business day of each
month.

As of July 31, 2013, the Fund's net assets were $1,834.4 million, and
its net asset value per share was $26.74. As of July 31, 2013, the
Fund's asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940
(the "1940 act") with respect to total leverage was 506%.

The Fund files its semi-annual and annual reports
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as its complete
schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each
fiscal year on Form N-Q. These reports are
available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.
To obtain information on Form N-Q or a semi-annual
or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

For more information, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund's
web site at www.lmcef.com.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational
purposes only. Legg Mason and its affiliates do not engage in selling
shares of the Fund.

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